Junior Project Engineer

Compensation: CAD 92,240 - CAD 126,830 - yearly
Company DescriptionWelcome to a commitment to sustainable development you can relate to.
Welcome to people who like people, to brilliant minds, tomorrow's visionaries, challenge seekers, collaborators, and those with an entrepreneurial spirit in their DNA.
At CIMA+, you'll find a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. In both the field and at the office, you'll get plenty of opportunities to reach your full potential in an environment that's engineered for people. At CIMA+, we care about our people and make sure that they feel valued, appreciated, and part of the team. You could even become a shareholder in the company.
At CIMA+, we give you the freedom and flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and the opportunity to work on projects you can relate to.
Welcome to CIMA+
Job DescriptionThe CIMA+ offices in Western Canada are in the middle of a large growth trajectory. This means new, exciting complex projects you will have the ability to shape and be a part of. We are actively looking for people who want to develop their skillsets, take on new challenges, and advance their careers within the organization.
CIMA+'s Energy & Resources team is a key player in the energy transition. With more than 700 highly qualified professional in this business sector, we are one of the largest teams specializing in this discipline among consulting engineering firms in Canada. Guided by an entrepreneurial culture based on innovation, sustainability, multidisciplinary agility and collaboration, we support our clients at all stages of their projects, from feasibility studies to commissioning. From the production of electricity from renewable sources to resource transformation, our expertise markets are the driving force of a successful energy transition. Regardless of the delivery mode our clients choose, we have the skills and experience required to deliver innovative solutions adapted to their reality. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you'll make a real impact. Together, we'll push boundaries and go above what's expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!
The
Junior Project Engineer
will support the delivery of multidisciplinary electric utility projects across distribution, transmission, substations, protection and control, telecom, civil and structural disciplines. Working under the supervision of a Senior Project Engineer, this role will combine technical understanding with project coordination to review and integrate engineering deliverables, manage interfaces, and support safe, high-quality project execution. The position is intended to develop an emerging engineer into a multidisciplinary Project Engineer capable of independently leading utility projects. This is a hybrid position, preferably based out of our Vancouver, BC office, with Edmonton or Calgary, AB as additional options.
Primary Responsibilities
Supporting multidisciplinary technical coordination and integration of engineering deliverables across utility disciplines including distribution, transmission lines, substations, electrical, civil, structural, P&C, SCADA and telecom;
Reviewing drawings, calculations, specifications, reports and other technical deliverables to identify discipline interfaces, inconsistencies, gaps and constructability concerns, and coordinating resolution with the appropriate technical leads;
Supporting theSenior Project Engineer in defining engineering scope, design criteria, deliverables, responsibilities and technical interfaces for utility projects;
Coordinating internal and client design reviews, tracking comments and actions, and supporting confirmation that deliverables meet applicable client requirements, codes, standards and CIMA+ quality processes;
Supporting project planning and execution through development and maintenance of engineering schedules, work plans, deliverable registers, action logs and decision tracking;
Supporting project controls activities including engineering budgets, forecasting, progress tracking, change identification and change management;
Identifying technical and project delivery issues that may affect scope, schedule, budget, quality or safety, and working with the Senior Project Engineer and discipline leads to support timely resolution;
Participating in client and stakeholder meetings, preparing technical and project information, documenting decisions and progressively taking on responsibility for leading coordination meetings;
Supporting proposal development including scope of work descriptions, engineering estimates, schedules, assumptions and execution planning;
Supporting construction through site visits, field reviews, RFIs, technical queries and coordination between engineering, construction and client teams;
Collaborating with utility clients, contractors, regulatory authorities and other project stakeholders to support effective communication and information exchange;
Contributing to project risk identification, lessons learned, continuous improvement and development of practical, safe and constructible engineering solutions;
Developing broad knowledge of utility engineering and project delivery with the objective of progressing toward independent Project Engineer responsibilities.
Qualifications
Three 3+years of engineering experience in the electric utility industry;
University Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil or Structural Engineering;
Registered as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with the applicable provincial engineering association, or eligible to register;
Experience working on electric utility projects involving one or more of distribution, transmission, substations, protection and control, telecom, civil or structural engineering;
Demonstrated ability to understand and integrate multidisciplinary engineering information rather than working solely within a single design discipline;
Knowledge of applicable Canadian codes, standards and utility engineering practices;
Valid CanadianDriver’s License and willingness to travel to project sites as required;
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English;
knowledge of French is an asset;
Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills with initiative and attention to detail;
Ability to organize work, manage priorities and coordinate multiple technical interfaces and deliverables in a dynamic project environment;
Ability to review technical information, identify gaps or conflicts and work with senior engineers and discipline leads to drive issues toward resolution;
Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and build effective working relationships with clients and project stakeholders;
Experience supporting engineering scope, schedule, budget, forecasting or change management activities is an asset;
Experience with construction support, site activities, RFIs or field reviews is an asset;
Client focused, adaptable and motivated to develop into an independent multidisciplinary Project Engineer.
Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence
Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:
Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
As an employee-owned company,an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all eligible employees
Work/Life balance policy across Canada
3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
Tailored training to improve your existing skills
Additional InformationAt CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s profile.
CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.
Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).
In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenouspeople, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying foremployment.
We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible. Accommodations are available in accordance with CIMA's policies. If you require an accommodation, please let us know.
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